The year is 2050, and the world is a shadow of what it once was. On December 31st, 2049, a massive asteroid struck Earth, unleashing devastation on an unimaginable scale. The collision engulfed the planet in flames, erasing entire cities and wiping out 80% of all living beings. Once-vibrant landscapes have turned to barren wastelands, and the remnants of humanity are scattered and struggling to survive in the aftermath of the cataclysm. What remains is a harsh and unforgiving world where survival comes at a cost, and trust is a luxury few can afford. The story follows 11 Smith, a man who awakens on January 9th, 2050, in the center of a massive crater-the impact site of the asteroid. Disoriented and alone, he discovers that the Earth is now a desolate wasteland, filled with dangers both seen and unseen. As he begins his journey, 11 encounters allies like 24, 42, 22, and 12, each with their own burdens to bear. Together, they uncover the truth about the asteroid and its far-reaching consequences. But lurking in the shadows is 3, a powerful and enigmatic adversary determined to control what's left of humanity. Joined by the ruthless 41 and 48, 3 will stop at nothing to achieve dominance in this shattered new world. *NOTE* Everyone is mortal in "Death Stranding." Meaning anyone can die.

Season 2 of the Death Stranding Universe dives deep into the aftermath of the world reset, exploring the lives of key characters from Season 1 while introducing new faces and stories that shape the events to come. This season consists of multiple spinoffs, each with its own perspective and narrative focus, allowing readers to understand the personal struggles, growth, and challenges of the characters in a post-reset world. • Death Stranding: Lone Survivor follows 17 as he navigates the aftermath of the battle at the Commonwealth, exploring survival, loyalty, and the lingering effects of loss. • Death Stranding: 22 picks up six years after the reset, centering on 22's journey through a fractured world and his developing bond with Mateo, highlighting friendship, perseverance, and the search for purpose. • Death Stranding: The Flame focuses on 24, providing insight into his life after the reset and how he confronts his own challenges while seeking to protect those he cares about. • Death Stranding: Vayne chronicles the rise and tragic downfall of Vayne following the reset, offering a haunting glimpse into vengeance, ambition, and the darkness that can consume a person. • Death Stranding: Children of the Flame brings the threads together, reuniting returning characters from Season 1-11, 22, 24, and Kat-and weaving their journeys into a collective narrative that sets the stage for Season 3. Season 2 is essential for understanding the emotional depth, motivations, and complex relationships that define the Death Stranding Universe. It bridges the gap between the first and third seasons, laying the groundwork for future conflicts and the evolving fates of its characters.

In the aftermath of the Resurrection - one year after 41 brought 3 back from the dead - the world stands at the edge of a new reckoning. 11, once the symbol of resistance, now walks a road carved by guilt and fear. Hunted by the father he once buried, he searches for freedom only to find himself shackled by fate. By his side, 22 clings to the hope that the person he followed through hell still exists beneath the shadow. Meanwhile, 24 and Kat fight to protect what remains of humanity, forging fragile alliances in a world still learning how to breathe again. Mateo, growing older yet never untouched by the past, begins to understand that innocence cannot survive in a world built on memory and blood. And from the ruins of the old world, 3 walks again - a ghost of vengeance and consequence, chasing the son who has inherited both his strength and his sins. As new horrors awaken and familiar faces fracture, one question echoes through the silence of the broken earth: What becomes of humanity when even the saviors lose their souls?

Coming after season 3